MARION COUNTY — A Centralia man was formally charged with aggravated battery to an EMT Thursday in Marion County Court.

Police reports indicate that 55-year-old Randy Caswell was transported to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia by Lifestar Ambualance after feeling short of breath. Caswell reportedly struck an EMT int he arm when getting out of the ambulance. After becoming more afitated, Caswell allegedly lunged toward the EMT and struck her in the stomach.

Caswell was taken from the hospital to the Marion County Jail.

Bond has been set at $10,000 with a preliminary hearing also set for Sept. 26. A public defender has been appointed to the case.